CVE-2026-119977

WordPress Core 4.7.0 - 7.1.3 - Unauthenticated Upgrade-Window Staged-Installer Remote Code Execution

Published Oct 31, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 8.1 High EPSS 1.2% KEV · Listed
Description
WordPress Core is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in versions 4.7 through 7.1.3. This is due to predictable, web-accessible staging paths used during full-package core upgrades. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute code on the server during the upgrade window.

Remediation

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Tracking

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Advisories

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History
Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:wordpress:wordpress:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'active', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics kev

{'dateAdded': '2026-11-03T00:00:00+00:00', 'dueDate': '2026-11-06T00:00:00+00:00'}

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Wordpress Foundation
Wordpress Foundation wordpress
Vendors & Products Wordpress Foundation
Wordpress Foundation wordpress
Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
Wordfence
Published
Updated
Nov 4, 2026, 4:56 AM
Reserved
Oct 30, 2026, 5:17 PM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Oct 31, 2026, 6:16 AM
Modified
Nov 4, 2026, 12:52 PM
Severity
Important
Public date
Oct 31, 2026, 5:33 AM